Family-friendly Skippered Sailing in the Cyclades, Greece

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Zorba

Guest berths: 10 Rig: Sloop

Zorba lives up to her name as she takes guests on unforgettable, authentically Greek sailing holidays!

Built in 2007, Zorba is a modern and comfortable Beneteau Cyclades 50.5. She has five private cabins for guests, made up with four doubles and one twin bunk cabin; all share 3 bathrooms with showers. With a generous saloon and a well-equipped galley, Zorba was built with charter and guest comfort at the forefront of her design. A further skippers cabin with a separate entrance means guests have full and free use of the communal spaces. With a dropped transom and outdoor seating area at the stern, Zorba gives guests the perfect access to that crystal clear Mediterranean water!

A sailing holiday in Greece with Zorba is accessible to all ages and abilities. Her simple rig makes her an easy sail with winch systems and modern navigation equipment. That being said, she’s a great boat to sail whether you’re an experienced sailor looking for some sunshine or a novice wanting to try something new. Her owners and skippers absolutely love what they do and that’s very evident for guests to see and even better to experience first hand. They are well tuned to all abilities and ages, from family charters with young children to groups of friends or voyages for couples and solo travellers. They tailor every trip to suit their guests needs so if you simply want to sit back, enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine and enjoy the cuisine of the local tavernas – that’s fine too!

A sailing holiday on Zorba is certainly one that will leave you with long-lasting memories. Read more about what to expect from Life on Board Zorba here.

Among all the standard safety equipment required for charter, Zorba has a dinghy with a Tohatsu outboard engine, gas cooker and gas stove, refrigerator, ample storage space, 3 independent tanks of water (1000 litres each) a 400 litre fuel tank and portable air conditioning.

Deck plan

SAMPLE MENU FOR Zorba

Please note that this is an example of what you may be served. Aga will be your host and main chef although guests tend to get involved with all aspects of life on board Zorba. Aga will go shopping on the first day and welcomes guests to join her so everyone’s preferences can be taken into consideration.

BREAKFAST

• Selection of tea, freshly ground coffee and fruit juices
• Fruits with nuts, oats, coconut with fresh greek yoghurt, honey and eggs.

LUNCH

• Typical greek salad with fresh feta; tzatziki with bread; local goats cheese and figs

Evening meals are more often than not from a very considered list of Aga & Greg’s favourite Greek taverna’s. Local cuisine, fresh fish and seafood can be purchased at a relatively low local cost of about 15€ per person (including wine).

What’s included

• Half board (breakfast, lunch and snacks)
• All bedding (pillow, sheets & duvet)
• Full crew plus tuition
• All tender trips to and fro the boat
• Lifejacket
• Fishing lines

What’s not included

• Evening meals
• Towels
• Waterproofs
• €250 cash per person on arrival for fuel, water and marina fees
• Any flights
• Transit hotels
• Travel to and from the boat on the day of joining/leaving
• Travel insurance
• Sailing Insurance (Please read our Sailing Insurance page for more information)
• Crew tips
• Personal expenses

Travel insurance notes

As this is an active adventure holiday, we advise that everyone has the appropriate personal accident travel insurance whilst onboard in addition to standard travel insurance which would cover you in the time between making your booking and departing for your adventure. These policies can sometimes be combined so please check with your travel insurance provider.

Please read more information on our Insurance guidelines page.

This voyage will be not more than 12miles offshore.

FAQ

• Are all meals included?

  Yes

• Are there any added extra's?

  No

• Can you cater for dietary needs?

  Yes - please specify at time of enquiry

• What language is spoken onboard?

  English/Polish

• What are the sleeping arrangements?

  4x double cabins, 1x twin bunk cabin

• How many toilet/showers does she have?

  3

• Do I need to tip the crew?

  Tips are not mandatory but are welcomed by the crew!

• Is there WIFI?

  No

• Are there life jackets provided?

  Yes

• Are Waterproofs provided?

  No

• Do I need sailing experience?

  No, absolutely not! Just a lust for adventure.

• Will I be sea sick?

  Everyone reacts differently but we recommend if you are at all worried to take some medication 24 hours before departure.

• Is bedding included?

  All bedding is included but please bring towels.

• Is offshore sailing insurance required for Zorba's voyages?

  No - but you will still need coastal sailing insurance in addition to your usual travel insurance.

Travel Planning

From: Naxos, Greece

To: Naxos, Greece

To see where the ports are, along with your likely sailing area, please view the sail area & highlights.

GETTING THERE

Naxos

Naxos is in easy reach from Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. Naxos Airport has connecting flights to Athens International Airport only.

MYKONOS – to Naxos 

Flights go direct to Mykonos International Airport with EasyJet from various UK airports. British Airways flights are from London Gatwick and London Heathrow.

The port of Mykonos is also known as Tourlos or the New Port. It is only 3km from Mykonos Town and 5km from the airport (15–20-minute taxi or bus ride). From the port, there are ferry options to Naxos that take between 35 mins and 1 hour 20 mins.  

ATHENS – Athens to Piraeus to Naxos

Flights go direct to Athens International Airport from London Stansted with Ryanair, and London Gatwick with Wizz Air, British Airways and easyJet.

You can catch a connecting flight internally to Naxos with Sky Express or get a Blue Star ferry from the port of Piraeus. Piraeus is approximately a 1-hour bus ride on the X96 (airport shuttle/express) from Athens International Airport. The ferry journey from Piraeus to Naxos varies between ferry operators and can take between 4-6 hours, depending on the type of ferry. 

SANTORINI – to Naxos

Flights go direct to Santorini from London Stansted with Ryanair, from London Heathrow with British Airways and London Gatwick with easyJet. Tui flies from a few other UK airports. 

All ferries depart from Athinios Port in Santorini, also known as the New Port or Thira Port. Travel time is usually between 1 hour 30 and 2 hours 50. The easiest way to the port is by taxi (there are no direct buses). There is a taxi rank outside the airport or you can pre-book a shuttle bus or private taxi in advance. The drive from the airport to the port is about 20 minutes.

FERRIES  

Look at https://www.ferries.gr/en/ for the latest ferry timetables and we recommend booking your tickets in advance.

STAY IN NAXOS

Try Hotel Grotta, Naxos Antony Suites or Nastasia Village Boutique Hotel.